GFCNI

The Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (GFCNI) is a nonprofit organization established under German public law, working to improve the health and quality of care of newborns and their families worldwide. It focuses especially on infants born too soon, too small, or too sick, who may need specialized medical care and hospitalization after birth. GFCNI brings together parents, patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, and partner organizations across countries and disciplines, ensuring family and patient perspectives inform global advocacy and collaboration.

The foundation advances high-quality, accessible, and equitable maternal and newborn care through policy work, research, education, awareness campaigns, and international networking. Its resources address topics including preterm birth, pregnancy complications, nutrition and human milk, respiratory infections such as RSV, neonatal eye health, and family-centered developmental care. GFCNI supports research projects, shares publications and practical information, and promotes long-term follow-up and continuing care after discharge. It also convenes events and networks, offers educational initiatives such as the GFCNI Academy, and encourages collaboration among families, clinicians, and scientists to improve outcomes for newborns everywhere.